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I never really knew the exact definition of this word...brings a whole new meaning to that song.. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_864Fsgi48/?igshid=gjvv3oc0d3xe

This is the perfect post for right now. So many of my friends have been talking about their sleep schedules being off, and feeling exhausted even though they are getting more sleep now than they were pre-pandemic. I think it's because we don't have the outlets we had previously to recharge our batteries. It's not that we are physically tired, our souls are tired. There can be monotony in these days because, let's face it, there isnt much in the way of a change of scenery for many of us. I know for me daily exercise, getting outside for a run or a walk, or having my morning coffee on my deck (when it stops raining), even taking my laptop outside to work instead of in my house has been helpful...but for those of us who are used to more extroverted activities and being around people it doesn't always feel like enough. Self care is so important right now. I still get dressed in something other than yoga pants a few times a week and I do put makeup on most days just to feel some sense of normalcy. Zoom calls with friends and family have helped too. What are you doing to feel a sense of normalcy in these abnormal times? #20000moments https://www.instagram.com/p/B_e-jBoD94g/?igshid=6j6zxny1yn09

I have often seen the last part of this quote but never the entire thing. If you know me...then you know. My wheels are turning this morning and I am ready to have a productive day. #20000moments https://www.instagram.com/p/B_aDljGD2c3/?igshid=xpytqv2kmqvl

I love sensitive people. We feel things more deeply. We are the poets, the writers, the artists, the lovers, the dreamers. I wouldn't want to be any other way! #20000moments https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SGbdcDpTB/?igshid=ooemqcj73lxt

Breathe. What is meant for you will always be meant for you. ♥️ #20000moments #2020 #itwillgetbetter https://www.instagram.com/p/B-nUAGADp1Y/?igshid=1ml08gfyp5z80

I have been reading a lot about Stoic Philosophy lately and the single most important tenet of this discipline is differentiating between what we can and cannot control. Through these unprecedented times I think it is important that we focus on making clear what parts of our day we can control and what parts we cannot. We cannot undo the choices we have made up until this point in time but we can change the future through the power of the choices that we make in the present moment. Prepare for the choices we may be faced with in the morning; reflect on the choices we made in the evening. The Stoics in ancient times reminded themselves constantly that they were not really facing problems any different than their forebears did. The problems we face right now might be new but Stoicism offers practical tools to tackle the unpredictability of every day life. There is wisdom in this rationale that transcends all space and time. Stoicism looks at how perceive the world around us, the decisions and actions we take, and how we deal with things beyond our control. As the Stoics liked to say: One day is as all days. According to Nobel prize winning scientist, Daniel Kahneman, humans experience approximately 20000 moments in each waking day. I don't know about you but I intend to take advantage of the world slowing down and enjoy more of them. #20000moments #stoicism #epictetus #onelife #2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Nk4o2Dc4g/?igshid=o0c1vstm7eze

Pay attention. There are people in every community who are coming together to help others. People who are practicing servant leadership during this time of crisis. These are the people who will get us through this. These are the people who give me hope -hope for humanity, hope for the future. Remember, everything will be okay in the end, if things aren't okay, it isn't the end. #20000moments https://www.instagram.com/p/B-HcCftjkVO/?igshid=1cqmcl4j6w2to

I know I have to trust the Universe. Believe that there is a divine plan for my life that I am simply unaware of at the moment. But it's hard sometimes to see the silver lining. When you are in the middle of the storm, sometimes all you see in front of you is chaos. But what does the storm do? It clears your path. It removes obstacles that maybe you didn't notice amidst all the chaos. So you have to let go of the rudder, let the storm take you where you need to be. Something realizing that we aren't really in control of everything and giving it to God or the Universe or whatever divine power you believe in, is the best thing we can do. #20000moments #thoughtsonatuesday #theuniverseisinsideus #trust #believe #grow https://www.instagram.com/p/B9jTGgwAz5X/?igshid=xklj8cx2jg10

I'd rather have nothing than half of something. I'd rather be alone than with someone and lonely. I'd rather put my energy into my own health and happiness than into someone who sucks my soul. I'd rather be struggling alone and working hard every day to overcome and thrive than struggling and barely surviving with another person who doesnt appreciate me. #Wouldyourather? #20000moments https://www.instagram.com/p/B9jR_VUgULz/?igshid=1fh3rfamq1ix7